update (26 November 2021): Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced the extension of the transition period for the implementation of the "Trusted Travel System". The transistion period has been extended from 01 December 2021 to 15 January 2022 to allow for a smooth transition, especially given many anticipated travels during the festive season. After 15 January 2022, only Covid-19 certificates obtained on the "Trusted Travel Platform" or verified on the "Global Haven Systems" will be valid for exit or entry into Namibia. The Ministry also informs the public that the Impalila (Island) Border Post has been added to the "Trusted Travel Platform" and travellers using this border post will be required to use the "Trusted Travel System".
update (15 November 2021): Namibia's Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, announced on the occasion of the 36th Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 12 November 2021 that the "Trusted Travel System" is expected to be fully operationalized at all designated paricipating Points of Entry by 01 December 2021.
The Government of Namibia has announced the launch of the Trusted Travel System (TT) in Namibia. The TT was introduced by the African Union Council (AUC) and the Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa-CDC) to support the African Union (AU) member states to harmonize and enhance their current health screening and verification systems. It offers an online digital platform for the verification and authentication of Covid-19 test results based on a collaborative effort across a network of participating Covid-19 testing laboratories and Port Health authorities. The TT platform allows for the detection of counterfeit test results and also enhances cross-border collaboration and confidence n Covid-19 results origination from other countries. Furthermore it provides updated information on entry requirements and travel restrictions for participating member states. The "Trusted Travel System" plattform will be available for use from 15 November 2021 at the following Ports of Entry:
- Oshikango Border Post
- Walvis Bay International Airport
- Walvis Bay Harbor
- Omahenene Border Post
- Hosea Kutako International Airport
- Muhembo Border Post
- Katima Mulilo Border Post
- Ngoma Border Post
- Lüderitz Harbour
- Ariamsvlei Border Post
- Noordoewer Border Post
- Trans-Kalahari Border Post
As of 01 December 2021, only Covid-19 certificates obtained on the "Trusted Travel System" platform or verified on the "Global Haven" systems will be valid for exit or entry into Namibia at the above mentioned Points of Entry.
In order to facilitate the "Trusted Travel System" in Namibia, the country's Ministry of Health and Social Services has provided the following guidance.
In addition, the Ministry of Health and Social Services has also released a list of authorized Covid-19 testing laboratories in Namibia:
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